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Overview

This TAA compliant 4-port USB 3.0 hub lets you connect a wider range of peripherals to your MacBook Pro, MacBook and other USB-C™ laptops. The hub expands your laptop or desktop connectivity by enabling you to connect both USB-A and USB-C devices through a single USB Type-C™ or Thunderbolt™ 3 port.

Expand your USB connectivity

Extend the life of your current USB 3.0 devices and take advantage of newer devices that feature USB-C.

This USB-C hub lets you expand your USB connection options using the USB-C port on your computer. It offers three USB-A ports and one USB-C port, so you can connect traditional USB devices as well as newer USB-C devices to your USB-C laptop.

Take it with you wherever you go

You can travel lighter, with a single USB-C adapter that lets you connect virtually any USB peripheral.

With its compact and rugged design, you can take this portable USB 3.0 hub anywhere you go. Because it’s so compact, it’s easy to tuck into your laptop bag and only takes up a small amount of desk space when you connect it to your workstation. The hub is ideal for use in hot-desk or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.

For portable applications, having the integrated host (USB-C) cable means one less thing to remember to carry with you.

Add four USB 3.0 ports in seconds

This USB-C expansion hub is multi-platform compatible, which means it will work with a wide range of operating systems such as Windows®, macOS, Linux® and Chrome OS™. It installs automatically once you connect it to your laptop, so you can be up and running in seconds.

The HB30C3A1CFBW is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Applications

Use the USB-C port on your port-limited MacBook Pro, Ultrabook™, Chromebook Pixel™, or laptop to expand your connection options by adding three USB-A ports along with your USB-C port

Carry the hub with you while you're traveling, and connect virtually any USB peripheral wherever you go

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Frequently Asked Questions

Before You Buy

It is possible to use some USB hubs without a power supply, however, doing so may prevent the USB hub or certain high-power USB peripherals from operating. It is always recommended to use an included power supply with a USB hub when possible.

When a power adapter is not used on a hub that comes with a power adapter, power is drawn from the USB port on the computer and then divided between the ports on the hub. This reduces the power delivery to individual ports and high-powered USB peripherals, such as external hard drives, may not start.

On USB hubs that can use a power adapter, more power can be supplied to USB ports than what is possible with a single USB port.

If your USB peripherals require power adapters, they probably do not require power from the USB port and can be used on a USB hub without a power adapter. With USB peripherals that use power adapters, the USB ports on the hub are only used for data transfer and do not draw power from the hub.

USB peripherals that require low power (for example, keyboards and mice) can be used on hubs without a power adapter, in conjunction with other low-power USB peripherals. In this case, power is drawn from the computer's USB port, as described above.

Not all USB-C ports or devices are capable of supporting all of the features listed above, or all of the features at the maximum capabilities. If you require a specific USB-C feature, your USB host connection, cables, and device must all support the feature that you require. For more information about whether your components support specific USB-C features, refer to the information provided by the manufacturers.

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Troubleshooting

When you troubleshoot issues with a USB hub, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:

USB A-to-B cable

Computer USB port

USB peripheral(s)

To test your setup components, try the following:

Use the USB cable and USB peripheral(s) in another setup to see if the problem is with the components or the setup.

Use a different USB cable, USB port, and USB peripheral in your setup to see if the problem persists. Ideally, you should test a component that you know works in another setup.

When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:

Test each cable individually.

Use short cables when you are testing.

When you test the hub, make sure that you do the following:

If a power adapter is included, provide power to the USB hub.

Attach a USB peripheral. The USB hub will not appear in any hardware listings on your system, but USB devices do appear when they are connected.

Install the drivers for the USB peripheral.

Install the latest drivers for the USB controller and motherboard chipset.

Note: No drivers or software are required for the USB hub to work with your operating system. The USB hub works independently of software and works with any operating system.

When testing your USB peripherals, make sure that you do the following:

If required, attach external power.

Confirm that the peripheral works on a standard USB port.

If the USB peripheral(s) can be detected on a standard USB port and not on the hub, do the following:

Use a new USB A-to-B cable.

Test your setup using basic USB peripherals, such as a keyboard or mouse.